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meh?!?. what do you want its olive garden, i mean the noodles arent hand made in Tuscany but its a decent bowl of pasta
Traditional dishes and all -you-can-eat salad, soup and bread sticks are the draw at this upscale-casual Italian restaurant..
In Short
Established in 1982, this chain gained a following for its laid-back atmosphere and generous portions. Patrons settle into comfortable booths and tables in dining rooms with
plants, artwork and décor reminiscient of the villas in the Tuscan countryside. Starters include scampi, sausage or pepperoni pizza, and several soup choices, as well as a signature seafood dip (crab, shrimp, cheese and marinara). Entrees include classics like lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parmigiana. There are also "Garden Fare" options, which promise 30 percent fewer calories.…
McDonald's of Italy. Touting the Olive Garden chain as one of the "best Italian restaurants" is the equivalent of claiming that McDonald's has great burgers. I'm sorry, but I find Olive Garden to be nothing short of the fast food equivalent for Italian food. Next thing you know, Long John Silver and H. Salt will be proclaimed to be excellent seafood restaurants.…
